The Final Dark MoFo:
​Winter Arts and Music Festival
13 - 23 June 2024
Hobart and surrounding areas

Mona has announced that 2024 will be the last DarkMoFo Winter Festival. It might come back, or maybe not, so get in now or maybe miss out forever.
Dark MoFo is a great impetus to come to Tasmania during winter. Enjoy the city action for a few days, then retreat south to the Huon Valley for some rest and nature based recreation. Here are some accommodation options.

BnB or self contained in
​ Southern Tasmania

Room only, kitchenette or full kitchen. Choose your preferred style below.

Lay Back In Luxury, Pelverata, SouthTasmania

Laid Back Manor, Pelverata, Tasmania
Luxury Studio near Cygnet, Tasmania
Set in a natural amphitheater in the hills of Pelverata, this luxury studio with golf course is a great base to explore the Huon Valley and Bruny Island.

One bedroom self contained cottage at Franklin, Tasmania

The Little Seed BnB at Franklin Tasmania
Franklin
Feel the stress wash away at
The Little Seed, an elegant, self contained cottage, in the hills above the Huon River at Franklin.
​Just south from Huonville, is a genuine bed and breakfast where you are hosted in a modern private home. You have your own private bedroom and bathroom, shared living areas with your host, Rossy.

Nature Retreats
South From Hobart, Tasmania

These eco-accommodation options south from Hobart immerse you in Tasmania's natural beauty. Native habitats and wildlife on your doorstep. Choose just one or combine both to create a 4 night Huon Valley Escape and receive a discount.

Self Contained Eco-Retreat near Dover, Far South Tasmania

Two-bedroom eco-cabin set in a natural buttongrass moorland. Wide open views, or mountains and wildflowers, the occasional Tasmanian Devil or Wedge-tail Eagle. 1.5 hours south from Hobart at Lune River, this is the southernmost accommodation in Australia.

Glamping near Huonville
and Southwest Wilderness

Fully hosted camping tour, Far southwest wilderness, No roads (flight and boat access). Private and tranquil. Premium price

Bruny Island Motel and
Self Contained

Water views, Off street parking, 1 and 2 bedroom holiday houses. Self contained, Budget to premium priced

Hotel Style Accommodation
​Hobart and Huon Valley Tasmania

Accommodation, bar and restaurant, all under one roof. Mix with the other guests and enjoy full meals in the restaurant or as room service.

Hobart Central City Hotel

City CBD, Off street parking, Simple rooms to deluxe apartments. Full service hotel, Mid price to premium

Classic Country Hotel
near Geeveston, Southern Tasmania

Water views, Off street parking, Single, double and family rooms
Mid Service hotel, Budget to mid price

Colonial Bed and Breakfast
10 minutes walk to Hobart city Centre

Hobart City on the edge of the CBD. Colonial cottages with self contained kitchenette.
​ Premium price.

Modernised Bed and Breakfast
edge of Hobart CBD Southern Tasmania

City edge of CBD, off street parking, 1 and 2 bedroom cottages
Self contained, Premium price

Dark MoFo: Winter Arts and Music Festival
8 - 22 June 2023
Hobart and surrounding areas
Dark MoFo tickets are on sale now. Embrace the darkness during the long dark nights of Tasmania's winter. Dark MoFo is a festival of art and music, celebrating cold and dark. Optical illusions created with lights and smoke, bonfires, dance club, music performances. This year promises even ore venues and events. See the full program list below.
Pre MoFo and Post MoFo accommodation specials are now available south from Hobart. Come for Dark MoFo, stay a few days extra to relax, explore and experience nature in Southern Tasmania.

Pre Mofo:
​28 May to 8 June 2023

Come a few days early and spend some time exploring the nature, waterways and wilderness south from Hobart. Pre Mofo special deals include the Buttongrass Retreat Ten Dollar Winter Special. Pay full single nights rate for the first night, then just $10 per person for the second night.
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Scroll down for more details or use the button to instantly book online.

Accommodation south from Hobart before Dark MoFo
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Tasmania's Huon Valley is just an hour south from Hobart Airport or half hour from the city. Before you head to the drama of Dark MoFo, maybe get a mid week bargain to relax, explore and experience nature. Self contained cabins and deluxe tipees in a private nature reserve. Winter discount rates include pay full rate for the first night and get the second night for just $10 per person.
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Geeveston
These budget waterfront cottages near Geeveston can be booked from 9am to 7pm, 7 days by phone 1800 770 224, or enquire by web form anytime.
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Far South

Dark Mofo:
8 to 22 June 2023

Dark MoFo tickets are on sale now. Accommodation will fill up fast. Book your Dark MoFo 2018 accommodation now. Optical illusions created with lights and smoke, bonfires, dance club, music performances. Now in its 5th year, DarkMoFo promises even more venues and events.
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Scroll down for 2019 Dark MoFo Program

Dark MoFo Accommodation
Central Hobart

These Hobart City locations are within walking distance of many Dark MoFo events.
Old Woostore Hotel Hobart
Hobart CBD
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Hobart CBD
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Hobart CBD

Post Mofo:
​23 June to 28 June 2023

Post Dark MoFo is the best time to experience snow in southern Tasmania. Cuddle up in front of a wood fire, rug up and take a walk on a snow covered mountain top, maybe get lucky and experience the Southern Aurora. Discount multi night rates at  Buttongrass Retreat.
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Scroll down for winter specials or click to instantly book online.

Accommodation south from Hobart after Dark MoFo
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Maybe spend the weekend in Hobart to attend a couple of installations and performances, then escape south the the Huon Valley for a couple of nights mid week.
Escape the city and get a mid week bargain. Some accommodations are offering second night for just $10 per person.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation south from Hobart

Cosy couple's retreat with wood fire and deep soaking bath. 45 minutes south from the Hobart events of Dark MoFo. Close enough to travel but a world away form the city.
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Far South

Dark MoFo Program List
8 to 22 June 2023

After Dark MoFo comes the Huon Valley Mid Winter Fest
14 & 15 July 2023

​A full program of music, activities, food and drinks at Willie Smith's Apple Shed. In the apple orchards and cider works, near Huonville, 40 minutes south from Hobart.
Willie Smiths Apple Shed is the hottest hut in the Huon Valley: craft ciders, artisan cheeses, and plenty of space to sit, chat, roll in the hay, etc. They’ve partnered up with other like-minded locals to throw a mini mid-winter festival to celebrate the region’s apple-pickin’ history.

At its core is a focus on wassailing: the ages-old tradition of scaring nasties out of cider apple trees, from orchard to orchard, in order to bring on a stellar autumn yield. Now, things may seem a little strange at first: kings, queens, processions, giving gifts to the trees, shouting, banging, fire, candlelight, and so forth, but what else would you expect? And if none of that bobs your Geeveston fanny, that’s okay too – there’ll be cider, entertainment and feast-worthy food in abundance.
Dark MoFo
ticket sales
online only
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Accommodation phone bookings from 8am to 7pm only,
1800 770 224 ​or
​book online anytime

Previous Dark MoFo Festivals: Hobart and year Huon Valley Events

Dark MoFo: Winter Arts and Music Festival.
​10 - 21 June 2016. Hobart and surrounding areas

Embrace the darkness during the long dark nights of Tasmania's winter. Dark MOFo is a festival of art and music, celebrating cold and dark. Optical illusions created with lights and smoke, bonfires, dance club, music performances.

This year promises even more venues including: ,
Lots more info:

MoFo in General

Embrace the darkness during the long dark nights of Tasmania's winter. Dark MOFo is a festival of art and music, celebrating cold and dark. Examples from last year include: A dazzling beam of light projected into the sky above Hobart, visible for hundreds of kilometers, Optical illusions created with strobe lights and smoke, bonfires, Dance club, Music performances. This year promises even more, including you can take control of the search lights installation.
This year, YOU take control
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer*   Sunn O)))* + Earth + Veil Of Darkness   David Lynch Presents Chrysta Bell*   Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!   Yin Xiuzhen: Washing River 2014   Future Hobart 2014: Vito Acconci*   In Praise Of Darkness With The Tso*   Dark Mofo Films   It’s Dark Outside   The Bronx + High Tension   Afterlife: Total Control + Kirin J Callinan + Htrk + More   The Gin Club + Jeff Lang + Mick Thomas   Dean Stevenson And The Arco Set Orchestra: Tim Passes   Dark Faux Mo   The Red Death Ball   City Of Hobart Dark Mofo Winter Feast   Solstice Swim   Nick Tsiavos   Ross Manning   Marco Fusinato   Pat Brassington   Motel Dreaming   Grimoire   + More
Hobart accommodation overflowed last year. To get the best rooms, book early. Huon Valley Escapes has accommodation options near the venues in Hobart and the Huon Valley during the festival. Maybe spend a few days before or after Dark MoFo and enjoy an extra few nights in Tasmania's deep south.

Hobart City Dark MoFo Accommodation

MoFo 2014 in the Huon Valley

This year, MoFo includes a Huon Valley Event. Dark Mofo will finish 20 June, but winter sure as hell doesn’t. One month later MoFo rebounds for one last dark night. 19 July 2014, 10am to 10pm. Grove, Huon Valley.
Willie Smiths Apple Shed is the hottest hut in the Huon Valley: craft ciders, artisan cheeses, and plenty of space to sit, chat, roll in the hay, etc. They’ve partnered up with other like-minded locals to throw a mini mid-winter festival to celebrate the region’s apple-pickin’ history.

At its core is a focus on wassailing: the ages-old tradition of scaring nasties out of cider apple trees, from orchard to orchard, in order to bring on a stellar autumn yield. Now, things may seem a little strange at first: kings, queens, processions, giving gifts to the trees, shouting, banging, fire, candlelight, and so forth, but what else would you expect? And if none of that bobs your Geeveston fanny, that’s okay too – there’ll be cider, entertainment and feast-worthy food in abundance.
The Apple Shed, Huon Highway, Grove 
Jul 19 2014 10am - 10pm Free

Nearby Huon Valley MoFo Accommodation

Pre or Post Dark MoFo Accommodation